2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
The MID is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your XL Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX
Compared with the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon in XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX in MID places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, XLMerida NINETY-SIX, MIDDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Scalpel Carbon XL | Merida NINETY-SIX MID | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 605 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 79.5 | +5.0° |
| Effective top tube | 644 | not listed | |
| Actual top tube | 603 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | 1193 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 47 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 331 | not listed | |
| Standover | 748 | 745 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 425 | −95 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 105 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Cannondale Scalpel Carbon, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Scalpel CarbonMerida NINETY-SIX
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Scalpel CarbonCarbon 2 | Merida NINETY-SIX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Scalpel | not listed |
| Fork | Lefty Ocho | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | HollowGram | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 25 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Grips | ESI Chunky Silicone | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | not listed |
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